argify

/ärˈɡɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become argumentative; to make someone quarrelsome or argumentative

“Her constant questioning began to argify the otherwise friendly atmosphere.”

2. verb

to make something more complex or argumentative

“The simple story was argified by the introduction of too many characters.”

3. verb

to make something argumentative or contentious

“The topic was carefully chosen to avoid argifying the already tense discussion.”

Synonyms

  • argue
  • bicker
  • quarrel

Antonyms

  • calm
  • pacify